Protective Style

Protective Style

Lately, I have been finding my hair to be a most burdensome task. I have no energy to do it every day or twist it up every night and I know that is the reason that my ends had become so split last time. So I have been trying to twist it up and do something to it often, but I usually only make it through a quarter of my hair each night before I give up.

I was considering either locking up or doing another big chop since Havana twist hair costs so much (13.99 per pack) and it was the only thing that seemed easy enough to do on my own.

Then I decided to get puffy twist. The only problem with this was that I didn’t really want to pay 50.00-150.00 just to get a hairstyle that won’t last me nearly long enough o justify it aannnddd, all the stylists that I reached out that would’ve been within a desirable price range did not know what puffy twists were.

Finally one of the stylists responded that she wasn’t aware what puffy twists were but she would Youtube them, then I thought, well hell I can Youtube them myself. So, I went and bought the hair and turned on my YET (Youtube Educational Television) and taught myself to do puffy twists.

I must say that I am very proud of myself and how they turned out and even more excited about the fact that I will not have to do my hair for at least a month, that is usually how long it takes my hair to get tired of these types of hairstyles.

Directions

1. To begin with, I bought 4 packs of hair.

2. I already had my hair in comb curls, so I just used those parts and split some in half that may have been too big. I didn’t want them very small though.

3. Before twisting each section I applied a leave in conditioner and sealed my ends with Shea Butter.

4. I secured the strands of hair and took a portion of the weave and wrapped it around the root of my hair.

5. I then criss crossed it under the root and began to plait it using the 2 strands of the weave wrapped around my hair and the third strand being my hair.

6. After plaiting for about 3 rotations, I split my hair in half and began twisting it with the other two pieces of hair like you would a regular 3 strand twist.

7. I then sealed the end of the twist with Shea Butter.

8. Repeat this process until the whole head is complete.

Are you trying anything new with your hair?

Faux Hawk

Faux Hawk

I like to think that my signature style is my Faux Hawk. When I’m out at events, I am often approached and asked how I manage to keep it all so neat and tight, so I have decided to share my secret with one rule. If you use it, then you must share the results. ;)

What you will need: bobby pins, hard brush, gel or cream, lots of patience and will power

1.  Apply gel or cream to either side of your hair and brush it up, if your hair is long then you will have to brush it higher. I have to brush my hair almost to the middle of my head.

2. Once you have brushed it all up firmly, take one side of hair and hold it as tightly upward as possible. Begin securing it with bobby pins at the point that you have brushed it up to.

a. Now you must know that this will not be easy and you must be patient and maybe even try a few times to keep it all in order and neat

3. If you have completed steps 1 and 2, take a look into the mirror and admire your work!

Remember to share your faux hawks by submitting them to spokenheart_mf@aol.com for Wicked Wednesday!

Wicked Wednesday

Wicked Wednesday

It’s that time of the week again, where we celebrate all things beautiful and natural!

Wedddnnnesssdaaaay!

Ayesha in her vanity mirror looking pretty amazing!

 

Hair Porn

Fiona out and about working her protective style!

Hair Porn

Anomaly with her TWA, making eyes at her husband!

Hair Porn

Hope you enjoyed this week's edition of Wicked Wednesday!

I look forward to posting your pics out on the town rocking your natural do's!

Send all submissions to spokenheart_mf@aol.com, we always need more to keep Wicked Wednesdays wicked!

Wicked Wednesdays

Wicked Wednesdays

It’s that time of the week again!

Happy Weeeddnnneesssday!

Don’t forget to share your hair porn with us as well!

Submit all pictures to spokenheart_mf@aol.com

Hair Porn (Cree Summers)

Shawna getting ready for an open mic!

Hair Porn (Kim Wayans)

Media Mouth Mel showing off her new cut!

Hair Porn (Lauryn Hill)

Chrissy getting ready for an evening out!

A Day in The Curls of Kristina

A Day in The Curls of Kristina

Kristina is 3C natural raising a little curly. This is her hair journey. Enjoy!

Q: How long have you been natural?

Kristina: I have been natural since July 2010.

Q: What prompted you to make the decision to go natural?

Kristina: I didn’t really think too much amount the benefits of being natural, I just wanted big hair.

Q: At what age did you first get a relaxer?

Kristina: It was at about 10yrs old.

Kristina pre natural

Q: Do you think it is important for little girls of color to grow up with their natural hair for a while before getting a relaxer? If so why?

Kristina: Young girls, yes. I think that should wait until they are old enough to understand the benefits of being natural vs. having a relaxer.

Q: You have a daughter; do you plan on relaxing her hair at any point?

Kristina: My daughter is 3 now, if I was still relaxed I’m sure I would have thought about having her hair relaxed at some point. However, now that I’m natural, I’d never. I’ll try my best to teach her the beauty of being natural and the benefits of healthy hair.

Q: Do you think being/going natural has affected the way you raise your children?

Kristina: No, not really. I notice myself doing different things with my Daughters hair now. Things like trying to prevent damage and to help with the growth of her hair, but as for the boys, not so much.

Q: Do you ever miss relaxers?

Kristina: I’ll never go back to a relaxer.

Q: What is your favorite thing about your curls?

Kristina: They give me big hair!

Q: What is your guilty hair pleasure (something you do to your hair even though you know it is not necessarily good fort it)?

Kristina: I recently had my hair straighten. I don’t get it blown out often because of the risk of heat damage. But I loved how silky it made my hair... and the feeling of being able to run my figures through my hair was great as well.

Q: What is your signature hair style?

Kristina: The part-to-the-side "wash and go".

Q: What is your favorite thing to use in your hair?
Kristina: At this time it’s "Curls Unleashed Curl defining Creme".

Q: Do you have any advice for mothers that are struggling to maintain their daughter’s natural hair and considering relaxers?

Kristina: DONT DO IT! I know some days may be harder than others however; your daughter will love you for it in the end. I’m sure the reason why my mother relaxed my hair was to make it easier to control. At the time it seemed ok because I didn’t understand the difference. Me now being natural, I would never advise someone to relax their hair or their child’s hair. I found that combing thru my daughters hair while conditioning makes it easier for the both of us.

What are your thoughts on little curlies and when it is appropriate to introduce them to relaxers?